-28th-
Trial of jury cases going on now.
Wrote letter to Carr, Commissioner
asking him to resign. I placed the
request upon the very general and
public complaint that his private
business is allowed to interfere with
his official duties - that he really
draws a salary of $3000. per annum
for nothing. Received his resignation
this afternoon.
-29th-
The "Times" greatly regrets the
fact that "Genl. Carrs business compels
him to resign - and then, editorially,
roasts Abe Spring, upon the theory
that I intend to appoint him in Carrs
place. I intend to appoint one who
will go into the office & work, probably
Ray, who is now there as chief clerk.